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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
SINCERE REGRET EXPRESSED HERE.


Tho melancholy news If the death Of Lord and Lady
Dahousio which wa, received here yesterday caused
sincere regret IN tc social circle which they only re-
Gently left hero to return 10 Europe Lord and Lady
Dalhousc arrived here from their home, which IS known
rs Brcchin Castle. I'm scotland, on October f. They
were guests Of the Hotel Bruins wick and camc over
>pcciay 10 visit Lord DahouSicS brother. the Hon
CRADLE Charlcs Naulc Ramsay, Who married the grand
daughter 81 Commodore Garrison, Miss Estcc Garrison
Mr. Ramsay Is extensively engaged I'm wheat farming
IN Minnesota whore h. has several thousand acres OF
land lie not his brother and sister I'm law hero ana
escorted them about the city for week Lord Dai-
hou.ic va, especially Interested In the various edu-
caioual institutions Of the city After remaining here
for a week Lord ana Lady Dalh0uS'c accompanied Mt
Ramsay stephen. Mimi. where they spent TWO weeks
with SIR. and AI-. l.IU-lN They al-p spent IL"
DAYS Pleasantly 10 chicago. Trey returned here I" .
weeks ago Friday and sailed on saturday thereafter Tor
Hayrc ny the lleuch line
Lord Dalhou>.r vas I'm III health when hr arrived
hero and Wa accompanied Dos hls private phN''lll;
pr Tage While his irothrrs farm Lee over -eNcTtcd
himself 40 hunting aud fishing and De WAS nov III as
good health Wh"u b" started for lIafle a. when ne
arrived hero Lady Dallod,r was anxious TO &c, BACK
~ hen children and that determined their dY de
Ialfufr after arriving here ~. Wa IT, lN''.,.
i,.,d when the steamer sailed Mr. and Nr,. ramsay
lave remained hrIr since Lord and Lady Dalhouslc
sailed uufl Friday when Mr.. Ramsay started on an
cXrursflu over the nearly completed me of inc -
paul Nluueapolls and Manitoba Railroad as the guest
q President James i. I'M of that company. NJ;
RAMSAY D., Al 80 SIS FIFTH ave. whore She rccclv%l
,rivatr N. patches Yesterday confirming IN" news Mr.
1au,,y Ina. boon reached by telegraph ana Is on MS
way back here 20 tthe the INST steamer LOT Fu'"l"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
ACCIDENTS C4TSED BY TIE roc.
CARS KNOCKED OFF THE 1RACK-A STEAMBOAT
AGRnrNn-nEIAY AND CONIrsION.

CARS KNOCKED OFF THE 1RACK-A STEAMBOAT
AGROUND-DTLAY AND CONFUSION.
A freight train was dcracd on the Morris and T.
scx ROAD near the Bloomfield. y. j. station shortly
after 10 o'clock Yesterday morning There was a
dense fog at the time and the engineer did not sec a
COW standing on the track The engine struck th"
animal, but managed 10 keep on the rails. Three cars
ran of the track. and brakeman John Magic jumped
for his life He seriously injured. aud George
Hes auOi her brakeman. also injured Tic main
tracks were blocked for hours 10y the wreck
The heaviest fog known at Nyark. y y. for many
wears shrnudcd that section nearly all DAY yesterday
Tho steamer Christlala grounded OF Eockland Lake
on her down trip from Pcclsll and was DELAYED there
all day but suffered injury Fog bells and alarms
sounded constantly and sailing Crdt dared not pro
coed. The Nyack and THrrytown Ferry made but two
trims and those with difficulty Even the electric
lights pierced the fog but few yards.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
p.rrry rOp THE ErAyGrITclL COyFEREvCR

PAPERS FOR THE EVANGELTC1L CONFERENCR
The Rev Or stoldard. who was chairman OF the meet
Ing which held last week to prepare for the confer
ence OF the Evangelical Alliance, has appointed
committee 70 delegates There will be az least 100
delegates from New York The conference il TO be held
In Washington beginning on December and continuing
three days william f. Dodge. the president will make
tho opening address. The Welcome address will be de
ivcred by Bishop Edward q. Andrews ON the first lay
there will be- papers BY the Rev. DR.. Daniel Dorchester
OF Ros en-. Rev. pr. : J. Mcpherson. Of chicago
Professor Hoyesea. OF columbia College President
Gates OF Ruscrs College Bishop j. T. Hurst. the Row
Dr A. r. Pierson. Bishop A. Cleveland COKE the RsY Dr.
K : Macarthur and the Rev. Or. A. 6. liaygood on
tho second day. among the papers Will be 10y lresldens
McCosh. Of Prsceton eX Mayor Low. o. Brooklyn; tLe
Rev pr. James VI. King. Or D. C. Gilman and l)r W. +
Hatcher ON Friday tho Row. Dr. etOrrs OF Bto0kth
Bishop Harris OF Michigan the Rev. Dr josiah strong
and the Rev A. +. Schsuiier are on the PROGRAMME
Special been made by the railroads Tor moss
who will attend the conference
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
SLYrrrN nLHLS EnLS0NED-

TSpfAv,rorI-. Nov 90 (Sp,ciaD Sixteen girl4 en-
ploycd by Lieutenant j. ". GIaydon. Of the United
States Navy I'm preparing hi, explosive compounds to
be used at test demonstration AT Fort Hamilton rcNt
week became suddenly ~ To day with symptoms Of
poisoning caused boy handling material used IN mailing
The explosive. Tho poisoning developed into symp-
toms Of paralysis and all ia dangerous condition,
but no deaths have occurred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
TIRE FIGHT FOR THE DooRKEEpERsHIp

W,surxGToN Nov 20 lSpcctn. -Dcmocratic Congress
men who have arrived here are in state OF ihl over
the Dosrkccvcr,hp Of tho House. II Il not great
cco ,, ,o person holding IL IA, 200 or 500 persons
under hs direction and OF there IS great 'cian
bic for these places. Some mcabers OF tic last House
were disappointed in obtaining a. much patronage as
they thought they entitled 10 are making bitter
fight OIL Captain Donclson. Among thcm ). Mt Ircck
,nridre OF Arkansas who has gone to 'nr as IN wIc
latter to the DOeikrcpcr making Char.ts agMhsl H' ~"
ministratou OF the Office II 'ad by )onc'onN iilchns
that Satisfactory reply 10 Mr.. Brcckehrdses charges
will bs ready tomorrow. The cht l. preiiy ono as
stands with the chances apparently strongly III DoHc'
| sou "a fuyO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
TrupERANcK ~ TENNESSEE.

In Tennessee there are perhaps many who favor
ahly regard tho prohibition movement VIII" are slouy
,.,..I Ia the abolition Of the internal
,,i a. IA all that implies IN IT. rotation 10 other
,rumrnt policies. There are also doubtless Pmhl
i,,i.,.,- i'm tho state who -wcrVingly opposed
49, t,n ulalr educational biz, and who. however mis-
,,t.u IA their views. convinced that such
',il .tuLr At one Of the fundamental principle, Of
r., 90, crnmrnt. There are many devoted Irohihi
,,,.tt- I'm Tennessee" who cmphaflcally opposed
,a mini marty movement and We believe the recent
sf,,c ,Tcmrrrancr Alliance pronounced against such
u,nvrfnrut a. incXpcdcnt, AZ least In the present
of "A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
NORTH WESTERY DEMOCRAT on BLAINE
Ia. Decgafc Mtrfm Mdgnnn. NJ Montana. IN ms Lcctur
"Lue IN Wdshing'0u"

Mr.. l.ialnc duly chosen Speaker. aud a most
abe Speaker Lr \ man of line figure dui a strong
mobile face, AMI greater dnlt3 Of caring aul appear
than usually dCCoupdurr Atrh cordial manner
a thorough lafIaurntatian. AMI man Of great rNccu-
tive ability quick Ia rparrc and effective both Ia Il
set speech AM unprecedented debate, capable Of
Kasping iic la; ,c~t views. yet with wonderful pcr
CcptiOn of ad memory for tho smallest details
thoroughly ncd with facts Of history, and completely
informed of ali tho resources ~ the country man of
affairs well taic~lan. capable Of success either
Ia business, politics Itciaur" aud with faculty
among legislators Of being able to comprehend the
wants and desires OF distant constituents a wei a.
of his own knowledge O the 20, crnuicnt. not only In
it, larger affairs, but ia the smallest mnutia O liz hu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
MIR CIIAMBERLAIN's VALUABLE TINE.

WAsHINGTON, Nov. 2G topec,nJ The Hon. Joseph
Chamberlain, tho English member Of the Fishery Com
mission, enjoys with h- associate Charles Topper
Of Canada the comfort Of their hotel As already
published they and their suite occupy thirty-scven
rooms. 1t is practically impo~sblity for any one
not having urgeb business with Mr. Chamberlain TO
obtain audience with him. His time IS valuable
md hc does intend that It shall be f'tccd away
Mr.. Chamberlain Is man of trOne Individuality. and
WHO prefers to lead Ia' her than to follow Ihc
many intense thinkers he enjoys an hour or TWO Of
relaxation occasionally lie has attended one of the
theatres nearly every evening since his arrival.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
ARMY AND NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

WA>nINGTON. Nov 2G.-Ihe leave OF absence granted
first Lieutenant Charles ". Tay OH Cavalry has
been extended TWO months.
Ensign Joseph Beae has been ordered 10 the Hydro.
grarhc Office. Philadelphia; Chief Engineer s. ID. lib
bert special duty at Wilmington. Del Lieutenant
Commander j. X. VIM detached frsm duty Inspector
of Seventh Lighthouse District but ordered 10 continue
IN command OF the station at Key West; Lieutenant c.
Boekinger from the photographic once and ordered to
iuty rs Lighthouse Inspector OF Eighth District Lieut.
B. Tappan from the Saratoga and granted three months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
rorGJyG THK NAME or A PENsIOyER.

CHARLESTON, ". Va. Nov. 2G.-Ihe United states
Grand Jury today indicted Mentor j. osEs ana Johh T.
Riddle for forgery OF pensioners Inducements upo"
the checks for quarterly payment Mrs Agnes h""'''
tho pensionor. died three years ago h"Ss7 VIZ" vas
postmasor at Normantown took the checks sent cI ~
Inc government Information having poem EtN"a W
her death aud aided by Rdd e's ceruncdte th'I ne WY
n.s,ed the PENSIONERS signature oil the treasury uAt
llsct ed the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27

FTOW he NtVIrk TIT. YisI'I NJ.
ON the Assembly vote IN New JsrSer TINS year 'no w
publican plurality. as figured out bl me I"''S' "a,
/. 535 AS against "A plurality OF 500 for Grtn ~.
Governor last year IL was on the Legislative W. -
the issue between the tw" parties was nit Iuu 80. IN.
snt sccms decisive enough. The Republican vote IN
creased from lOl 81 IN SSH ~ lo3-Ji ant lur hit
cratic vote decreased frem O993o To- 9>.t"N. .'
can gain OF 1 and a Democratic" los e" L. rho
liut y ere II sul fun'rrHt balm III tl''i' ON
Democracy. They cipher up small f"'""'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27

Ar,riv Tex Nov. - lSocciai.- Mrs Mary ID Dunlap,
pioneer N Texas died at her daughters home IN this
ely last night age seventy seven. Size was the mother
a. MIR Clrlwcl VIE OF Colonel John CarlwcU. untsi
-f,t. C.u-ulOcnerAl a. Cairo. Egypt She was grand
daughter OF James Harris. ~ the s!guers OF inc
Meek cuburg Declaration o. Independence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
cUTgCH FAFR N HtRLFII

TIN, members Of 81. Andrews Church n Harlem VIII
hold a fair in the hall OF the Harlem Democratic 'u'
No Il East hundred and twenty -Nth-,t GA No'em
, % and 30 and december l. the proceeds al which VIII
90 10 paving on portion Of the church debt md Tor ho
.lcf of the poor during the winter Among ht 'aiuas
of the Will be- dinner To be- served each rth"S' S
the sale OF articles suitable for Christina, presents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27

ADRIAN Mich Nov 2G-r~o freight trains on tho
aha sbor, road ware 10 cosou at Gr0syenor ten miles
.ast Of here this morning Twenty-Five cars were
wrecked Three trainmcn wore badly injured e anu IVY
sI',h,Iy Thcir names are: " Id Burns, nlcWIn, 81
'i.wai,,, scrlnnsy Injured taken home; Al"nHo Hor-
mas OF Oss.o Mich left side and MP i,uIea " "r.
Porter Ossoo, and Philip Moore. Adrian sHgh'y III
lIlirI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
GEnKGE " MOTION.

I,Rrpo Tex. Nov. 20 (Sp>ciah. George W Norton a
WEALTHY ra,chman on the RIO Graule. died at his home
hare THIS morning OF heart disease age hfty'eve lie
wa. naive OF South Carolina and veteran OF the
Mexican War lie married a Meric1n lady and estAO-
u.nrd the celebrated Morton Hacienda In tho state OF
Nv.,n Lone N,xicp Ills wealth - estimated at
81 100000 lie caves third wife and e.nteen cAi'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27

William Neus,aeder ono OF tho Oldest German Amori'
can citizens ~ New York anl wellknewn merchant,
ls Al u, home so SIS West one hukdred sndt venty-
hri.t on Thursdav November - In his seventy sNtn
yrar lie leaves widow and four daughters, three OF
vii IA are married.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27

leave Of absence Chief Engineer W. g. etaum from
special duty wnis gton. DEL and placed on the re
the Rich ond and ordered to the Atlanta Assistant
Engineer H. p Norton from the Atlanta and ordered 70
special duty at Chester Penn; Assistant Engineer NJ
Hunt from the Atlanta and ordered TO duty as Inspector
OF steel for cruisers; Cadet Engineer Andrew NC
Allistcr from the Osspee and ordered 70 the Atlanta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
SERIOUS ILLyrSs or uAYOR ROHBINS.

PRoviDh>cE. Nov. 20 tSlecioD Gilbert f. Robbins.
Mayer Of Providence. has been pcrously i'll since
O'Clock yesterday morning His s dcspaired OF ut
time. Tonight he Is somewhat aud The
poets for his recovery are brighter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27

Incss which was not cYcelci. and only cpualled by
such men as Rainfall. Garfield, or Holman have
met many men who his mental Supporters IN sonc
rarIcujars hut none who thoroughly
equipped all orouni
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27

PEovipr~cr Nov. 20 Especial. Daniel C. Kenyon
editor AID proprietor OF The East Grte"ccH Ft"'""'
II dead age nfty MAE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
covcpr..u,x CATcHGNGs'S FRANK STATEMENT

w,.utxcr.,N Noy. 20 CSpcci1h. -Congres'ms' eaten
,r- If Mississippi f. n who has the courage of
ft cuy ct ous AMI who f. frank wlthl IL Is lnt r
,,ni I'm A If. wheat farm I'm Dakota. when h' Vs'''u
the rn.t summer. ami hc spcah- with enthusiasm OF
tbe rrraf resources, rapid development and immense
tr,,e,., nf poi ulaiion ia that Territory
Dakota f. a most populou- enough 10 be admitt"l
inf, ~. Union a. a state l. it not ' asked aTMBt ~
corrr- p"nl'ni ,.
General ,Mchiug- hcsitaicl only an Instant before
10 r.plcd. "OA. yc-. AMI the people are cIan"fi"S
,~ aIrul..ion. TIE ouly difference among them is a.
D., whether tlor shah b. ono state or two, IS" pre-
~ We shall have The OLD fight over again this winter
But ~ course. Their, are political Ira-on- which VIII
prevent the admission of Dakota or ans pant OF II
b.f,r. the Presidential election"
WlAf an, they 20 tl' CORES "nirut lhho'cNtY
asked co. f.,.,.,
how uuth ~, admission 90 tolpra 10 cost ~ lu To
We wcrc ,pIl,I that time" hut We never W.H b" again.
OLl pr. t,uln. who Thought hr owned every ihlhg'
r,fc,lN -p-a,ns. Boo Conra io. 1~~ur'l Our leaders
MAJ lr ,ou and would dell yer color ado the clr'
tnr,l vote, 20 ihr Democratic can Ildt" When the
tlfr came ir could not fuhl Dds contract We dp not
moan To- DO caught 20 another ~'rape hh" th"i
BUT Ierhap-, Dakota Woull ~ ir tho Democratic
60, fr him: yos without doubt TN" post pa
lo.a can expect nat cor ,f-- $3.50 provide for ih"
,cr,,n OF cons i'uiD's convention Al ihr cI'cu"h
10 d.. he'd next N"trui"l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
pypHrHFRrA SPREADING SLIGHTLY

Dipthcria confined To make Roadway In the cry
asst week according to DR. Cyrus EdSonS iornshtly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
THE SOLIh SOCTH AGAINST DAKOTA
DEMOCRATS UNWILLING TO SEE ANY REPUBLICAN
COMMONWEALTH PROSPER.


COMMONWEALTH PROSPER
CHICAGO Nov 90 Speciai-A long article on Dakota's
resources and the feeling in the Territory account
rcu Of Congress TO admit the Territory into inc
Union Is published here to-day. The writer says
Dakota Is a Republican community throughout, and
IS kept from It's rigfu position in the great family of
states of this fact and that alone Its appeals
for recognition have been treated with Indifference
not contempt by the Democratic majority in the Lower
House of Congress SO fragrant has been this neglect
that Governor Church. Cleveland app0ntcc,
calls attention this matter I'm his recent annual re-
port I'm these words "Whcthcr permitted as ono or
two States there are many reasons why the people
should not longer be deprived Of the right to manage
their own affairs Only twice before In the history Of
bc Republic in the of Michigan and Kansas, has
there been a similar and long struggle for adj
mission Earh time, the Southern Democracy support
cd by Northern Doughfaccs stood I'm the way of pOpu
lar rights. While looking at the display of western
products I'm the wonderful palace at Sioux city,
President Cleveland stopped in front Of Dakota County
booth amazed tho big potatoes and the pumpkins,
the fine apples and great Of and innoccntly
asked II that corn grown In Dakota. Tho attend
ant answered yes" and promptly handed Mrs Clevc-
land big rcd apple and Mr. Cleveland the largest ear
Of corn the LOT and the two went their way no DOUBT
favorabIv Impressed with OF the Dakota products
Even the Presidents personal organ, me buffalo
the work Of Gopher polite ans Dakota raises millions
Of bushels OF corn. while the yield OF wheat m, year
,sacLeI the enormous figure OF GO,OOO,OOO bushels:
raknta has the 10 produce all OF the principal
Grams Of the country except corn and by leaving coo
,, has territory left nearly equal 10 one tlrd OF
10, I-vutcd TO corn I'm the whole United STATES
The article goes on To say that there are Aooo pupo
i,ts tbnusaud more than In the other Territories,
arL nur than I'm the much huomrd Hlai" 81 aIlorhl1
,t :, ,tc owns :OOOOOO acres OF school lahdN worm
NV I.,atc estimate $25. 900 900 which must become
q. ,st, ~ an enormous permanent school fund Last
& 900 600 acres Of land, an area larger man me
~. 80 rnnnr,ticut and Rhode Island combined,
nas. rd from the public domain to private OWNERSHIP
"a 10 Indian rr>cry ation vet unolfh 10 WhIr eclI
a'Iu ,,,lrs nm area half large aS Ncw fngland
~ -, orccs | 900 I'm number. are doing Wha Is
49,, ,,rc i'm any southern stale. paying revenue ~ 'lo
~, ,,, o,urc Icpartmcnt. The people are realtors ~
III ., latter riicis is cvinccd by the supper ElNn
.nm cvstapcr- more than I'm any state Snuth "l ,np
Htt river Twenty three states having less huDcI'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
BLACKBURN ON THE TARIFF
PICTURESQUE OBSERVATIONS By THE VfVACl"Vs
KENTCCKY STATESMAN.


WASHINGTON Nov. 90 (Spcciail.-Scnator Joe
blackburn successor of Clay and Crittcndcn has ar
rived vivacious and lmbcr jawcd ever. AS every
body knows his fccundy Of language IS such that lie
has been described as man who can SCI MS o"'i
going and go away and leave II to run on INDEFINITE
Iyn Joe" had not been in town half an hour before
he had explained the whole tariff situation TO reporter
and related his experiences In the mountain region
OF Kentucky, which he describes as " a Rcpubiicah
strongholds but in which, he forgot to say, the Rc
publicans made large gains perhaps as result oi
his speed -makIng.
al told tbcmr said the Senator, " that everything
from the swaddng clothes OF the babe to the shrond
OF old age taxed There was only ono thlhs
that the Republican party allowed to come In free
and that was playing cards for the use of gamblers
Even the old Bible, the King James version with It's
hell and birthstone hat had been raised under
was projected 'Oncc,' told them, when both houses
Of Congress were Republican there was an exception
TO this When II was thought that the old BlOle vas
not good enough and another version OF II was iha"o
In England some in Congress proposed to aiIo"
Tie fec entry of 35oo?0 copies of tho revised Vcr-
sim For a long time added, Il could not under
stand this Of magnanmity Finally lounu lar I't
the reason 1t was because the new version l,l'
ont the word hell, SO that inc raly Id T lust
Morality stands committed today 10 aio ,T i~r
as many PLAYING cards and Bibles that sala ho'i 49,,
about he'll to enter this country Tree oi uu'S 10 INV
icTbb n orter must have made mistake, or else
Joe" did because the duty on pay ih6 " - = -,
hundred perccnt adj valom ANA probably that NOR
burdensome duty TO many of his constituents ina" INV
duty on shrOuds swaddling clOthes' G. go. -,
Ii took only about two SECONDS 10 III" ,, pus ~
Backburns position the tarin question. i'pc -
paI OF what he sad "lhs budcn-oIe aha'Ioh n ilu,
lie stoppcd and the millions hoaNled In that Dniis.
noiuting To the dim outlines OF the treasury b'pd,l
incnt must I've decra scd Mr.. Randall ana MS parry
NAV not like II. but IT must be done ,,A
Mr.. Randall seems 10 be the plNot "Io" WYNN
the whole question turns =, .,,t.z 80,
Al. yes; but Mr Randall + caing inc "ni,'mE , ~
the wall, and II plain for him 10 hru III h''-
prccr like Rclshaz7ar dd. take IL hc l. 700 s'h..
lie and practjcal man TO stand In the way now II
10 Iocs and the senator spoke very seriously, ne
mu. bc rcgarlcd as marpot and as man who Stands
i'm the way OF rghting the COunirys wrong ana II NI.
Carl. sIould nccd any stncnng for hi backbone he
viii find plenty Of porous plastcrs IN the senate ana
lIOuSe
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-11-18

There are lots of people who want to see an
execution simply for the purpose Of being
able to boast of it afterward. With such |
have no sympathy whatever. have never
seen but one man hanged, and IL can help
it l viii never see another. 1t happened sew
eral years ago, but | have never forgotten
my sensations. l experienced nothing but a
gentle feeling Of curiosity until the con-
demned man was led into the Jail yard. As
he assembled the steps of the gaIlows felt
that indescribable sinking in the region of the
stomach which makes one think that there is
nothing solid in his anatomy below the collar
bone. tried to Keep from observing bis fall
tering steps and paIlid looks, but there
seemed to be magnet which drew my eyes
to his fear stricken countenance with irresist-
ible force
As the knot was finally adjusted turned
my gaze away and noticed that the rest Of
the spectators looked about as frightened as
the man about to die. couldn't keep my
gaze concentrated upon any one object, but
it roved over the assembly, and finally
though l tried to prevent it from doing So
rested fair and square upon the face of the
there was an appealing look in them that
went to my heart and made me feel like a
murderer myself. After that / could no
more look away than could jump over the
court house. When the drop fell sank to
the ground in dead faint 1t was a horrible
sensation, l can assure you, and wouldn't
60 through it again for the world--C Chicago
Herald